Derrick Morgan's boss reggae version of the Ben E. King oldie, 'Seven Letters', as released on UK labels, Jackpot and Crab, in 1969.
First released in Jamaica on the Carib Dis-co. label, the recording was subsequently licensed to both Trojan and Pama Records in the UK, seeing issue on the Jackpot and Crab labels, respectively.
The track proved so popular among the British record buying public that its title was subsequently chosen by Trojan Records as the title for the company's best-selling long-player.
It is also one of a number of tracks by the popular singer featured in the 2018 documentary, 'Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records'.
SEVEN LETTERS LYRICS
Written by Ben E. King
Published by Milky way Publishing Co. Inc. / Orange Sky Music Ltd.
This is my last letter, dear, to you
This is my last letter, baby
I just can’t write you anymore
My poor little finger’s swollen
I’m tired of pacing the floor, honey
Throw away our favourite records
It's been tearing me apart
This is my seventh letter, baby
Just to satisfy my heart
(One) Monday, I wrote and told you
I was all alone and blue
(Two) Tuesday, I wrote again, baby
I said I love no one, no one, no one but you, no I don’t
(Three) Wednesday, I write you a cable
Begging you to call,
(Four) Thursday, I sent you a message
I said oh, darling, darling, please come back home
(Five) Friday, I woke up crying
Wiped the sweat upon a tear
(Six) I'll get a long lonely seven
I did the same thing all over again, yes I did
(Seven) this is my seventh letter, baby
On this bright Sunday morn
Just get off my knees from praying
I said, oh Lord, oh Lord, please send her back home
Can't you hear me talking to her
(This is my last letter, dear) Seven letters, seven days, seven long, lonely days, I say now
(This is my last letter, dear) yes, it is, yes, it is, oh yes, it is
(This is my last letter, dear) Seven letters, seven days, seven long, lonely days, I say now
(This is my last letter, dear) Oh, yes, it is
